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Combined evaluation of prolactin-induced peptide (PIP) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) as new sperm biomarkers of FSH treatment efficacy in normogonadotropic idiopathic infertile men
Nearly, 40% of the causes of male infertility remain idiopathic. The only suggested treatment in idiopathic oligo- and/or asthenozoospermia in normogonadotropic patients is the FSH. In the current clinical pra...
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Open AccessStearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 and paracrine diffusible signals have a major role in the promotion of breast cancer cell migration induced by cancer-associated fibroblasts
Despite the recognised contribution of the stroma to breast cancer development and progression, the effective targeting of the tumor microenvironment remains a challenge to be addressed. We previously reported...
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Compartmentalization of the redox environment in PC-12 neuronal cells
Neuronal redox phenomena are involved in numerous biochemical pathways and play a key role in many pathological events and clinical situations. The oxidation/reduction (redox) state present in biological compa...
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Cl− and F− anions regulate the architecture of protofibrils in fibrin gel
Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of serious morbidity and mortality in Western society. One of the therapeutic approaches is based on the use of thrombolitic drugs that promote clot lysis. Even if t...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
The “Pill in the Pocket” Approach for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: How Effective and Safe Is It?
The occurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib) is frequently associated with symptoms mainly due to the fast ventricular rate. In patients with nonva-lvular AFib therapy is based on drugs which slow t...
